JCC Maccabi Campus Games
Izzy Zober brings the heat for Team Israel. (Photo courtesy of Yarone Zober)
August 13, 2025, 7:02 pm
Fox Chapel’s Izzy Zober stands tall for Team Israel at European softball championship
After their games were moved and still disrupted, Team Israel 'didn't just stand up, but they reacted with poise and strength and even a sense of humor'
By Adam Reinherz
Olympic medalist Ori Sasson visits the JCC Maccabi Campus Games on Aug. 6. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
August 11, 2025, 9:03 pm
Olympic medalist Ori Sasson on focus, fear and moments that matter
Standing on a podium isn't the only way to demonstrate power; the most forceful way young Jews can exhibit strength is to “keep going”
By Adam Reinherz
A sign informs participants. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
August 10, 2025, 5:41 am
Teamwork and preparation kept JCC Maccabi Campus Games safe and joyful
'What we didn't want to do was make people look like they're coming through a military base with people all around them'
By Adam Reinherz
Scott Seewald, board chair of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh (Photo courtesy of the Pirates)
August 8, 2025, 3:34 pm
Maccabi athletes take the field at Pirates game, celebrating Jewish pride
“It’s heartwarming to see a large group of teenagers between the ages of 13 to 17, so proud of their heritage."
By Andrew Rich
Social media star Montana Tucker meets with teens during the JCC Maccabi Campus Games on Aug. 5. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
August 8, 2025, 3:22 pm
Social media star Montana Tucker inspires Jewish youth IRL at Maccabi Games
'We have to meet kids where they are...I’m always trying to find unique ways to educate and inspire'
By Adam Reinherz
Jewish teen athletes join social media influencer Montana Tucker to dance on Aug. 4 during the Opening Ceremonies of the JCC Maccabi Campus Games. (Photo by Adam Reinherz)
August 5, 2025, 12:58 pm
Jewish pride shared, tributes paid at JCC Maccabi Campus Games Opening Ceremonies
'The power of this moment isn't just what we have built; it is what we have believed'
By Adam Reinherz
Dayna Greenfield is coaching Pittsburgh’s 17U boys basketball team at the JCC Maccabi Games (Photo by Hallie Cohen)
July 25, 2025, 1:12 pm
Coaching, competing and connecting: Team Pittsburgh gears up for JCC Maccabi Games
Local athletes reflect on their journeys as they prepare to represent Pittsburgh on a global Jewish stage.
By Andrew Rich
A Maccabi Campus Games kickoff event featured local residents and a familiar color scheme. (Photo courtesy of Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh)
July 17, 2025, 8:54 pm
JCC Maccabi Campus Games readies for tip-off
With nearly 2,000 athletes descending on Pittsburgh, organizers encourage community to represent, volunteer and take part in 'once in a lifetime experience'
By Adam Reinherz
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